Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) Co-op Subsidy Overview
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) gives post-secondary students across Canada paid work experience related to their field of study. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) works with Employer Delivery Partners (listed below) who are a group of recognized associations and organizations that represent the interests of employers in industries.
They work with businesses and post-secondary education institutions to:
- Provide wage subsidies to employers that offer quality student work placements, and
- Create partnerships with colleges, universities, polytechnics and CEGEPs to recruit students for these placements
SWPP Highlights
- Each organization has its unique application process and criteria. Please visit the individual organization websites below for detailed information on their wage subsidy programs.
- Subsidies are granted on a first-come, first-served basis once the employer and student jointly submit their application.
How much funding could you receive?
- A wage subsidy of up to 50% of a student’s salary (up to $5,000) or 70% (up to $7,000) for underrepresented students
- Underrepresented groups include: Women in STEM, Indigenous Peoples, Students with disabilities, Visible minorities, Newcomers to Canada, First-year students
Next Steps
The links below offer potential sources of additional funding to assist you in hiring one of our talented students. We encourage employers to apply soon as funding is limited on an annual basis.
Other Subsidies
Below are other wage subsidies, awards and tax credits to help with your hiring.